Marcel Hanoun (26 October, 1929 - 22 Sept 2012) was a photographer and journalist, as well as a filmmaker, who emerged as a director at the height of the Nouvelle Vague with Une simple histoire (A Simple History, 1958) and Le Huitième jour (The Eighth Day, 1960). Since then his work became increasingly experimental, alienating the public and some critics, but championed by those who admire his meticulous approach and personal viewpoint.